A/N: Update! A tiny bit of venting going on at the end. Strange how I like those two best.. Please see my profile for information, I will post the entire thing again in the final update of this fic. For now, please enjoy! :Meresta
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy XII or Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings

Balthier and Vaan, prompts #066. to #070.
Warnings: Malexmale.
Ratings: PG13

066. Intuition.

"Do you have something to tell me."

Balthier looked up at his partner's question, again amazed at Fran's ability to ask questions in the same manner she spoke her regular words. It was a bit intimidating, at times.

"What caused you to assume this?" He knew what had 'caused her to assume this'. The entire party probably knew. Seemed like everyone knew, even though he was certain they had been as discreet as possible.

"The boy glows." She answered, and it wasn't entirely what Balthier had expected. Not at all, actually. He felt a bit relieved.

"That, and Viera intuition."

067. Fairies.

There were many things about Balthier that Vaan still didn't know. He was sure he'd never know it all, but he remained curious regardless. It was part of the fun.

One of those curious moments had lead to Balthier explaining the meaning and background behind all of his rings, something that seemed to interest the thief greatly.

"..and what about this ring?"

"That one? It's a crystal for good luck."

"You.. actually believe that kind of stuff?"

"Of course."

"But it's all superstition!"

Then, Balthier took Vaan's hand, pointing to the ring that confirmed their bond.

"I wouldn't say that."

068. Gift.

Both Vaan and Balthier were materialistic, and they made no secret of it. When you hunt for treasure on a daily basis, it would be hard to convince anyone of the opposite. Still, crazy as it may seem, when it came to personal possessions, little things meant most.

That didn't mean they didn't try to outdo each other on the gift-giving part, though.

As Vaan smirked in confidence, certain that nothing Balthier could have gotten him would be better than a brand new navigation system for the Strahl, Balthier took out a tiny box and smiled.

And Vaan was outdone.

069. Priceless.

Balthier wasn't a bad person. Well, sometimes he was. When he had to be. It wasn't entirely his fault though. Not when the boy was stupid enough to believe the word of a pirate.

Love?

There was no such thing.

And though Balthier's conscious shot him in the heart, the look on Vaan's face was priceless as he found his love to be wasted. It might have gotten to him, they might have changed him, those hurting grey eyes.

But priceless did not mean beyond value.

It meant no value.

What kind of pirate would he be to chase it?

070. Jewel.

There are moments in life when you meet someone who appears too good to be true. Someone who's everything you've thought impossible. Someone you could not believe would be interested in you.

The feeling is like finding a gem while you're not searching for anything. Like a little gift from the Gods, to let you know they haven't forgotten.

Balthier was such a gift, but not one Vaan could keep.

"You're more deserving than anyone I've met before.."

"..but love doesn't let itself be forced."

And the jewel he thought he'd found, was nothing but a shiny piece of trash.

Again, THANK YOU ALL for your support and patience. I will be finishing up any fic or request that has been neglected for the past year, and then I will move on at a livejournal account that is not yet in existence. I hope to see all of you there! :Meresta